Assistant Principal (Behaviour and Attendance)
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy, Wellingborough, Northants
Leadership Range L10-L14 (£64,688 - £71,329)
Required for September 2026 or sooner
We are looking for a values‑led Assistant Principal, or aspiring leader, to join our leadership team, focusing on behaviour and attendance. This is a rare opportunity to lead a talented pastoral team, drive high standards and ensure every student succeeds in a safe, calm and productive environment.
About the Role
Key priorities for the role include:
- Ensuring high standards of behaviour and attitudes are consistently maintained
- Leadership of the pastoral team, ensuring high quality follow-up, communication and actions
- Strategic use of behaviour data to identify trends, direct support and evaluate impact
- Ensuring the smooth running of the daily behaviour routines through relentless presence
- Working in close partnership with the wider leadership team to ensure alignment to academy priorities
- Strong communicator who works collaboratively with all stakeholders
This role sits within the Senior Leadership Team of Sir Christopher Hatton Academy, an experienced, collaborative team led by two Co‑Principals. Across key strategic areas such as curriculum, behaviour and pastoral care, the team works closely as part of ‘Team Hatton’ to uphold high standards, maintain a positive school culture and drive the academy’s mission to ‘aim for excellence in all that we do’.
About You
You will be a calm, consistent and resilient leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is unwavering in your commitment to high standards. You will bring presence, clarity and emotional intelligence, enabling you to make strong decisions, hold others to account and build trust with students, staff and families. With an eye for detail and a strategic mindset, you will use data thoughtfully to understand patterns, target support and drive continuous improvement. Above all, you will model the values, professionalism and integrity that underpin a purposeful school culture.
About the School
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy is an 11–18 mixed secondary school and Sixth Form, located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. The Academy has a strong reputation for academic success and consistently achieves outcomes above national averages.
Our most recent Ofsted inspection judged the Academy to be Good overall, with Outstanding personal development and sixth-form provision.
Staff at Hatton benefit from:
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- Working with a diverse community of colleagues across the Academy
- Employee Wellbeing Support
- Flexible & Supportive work environment
About the Trust
We are a family of schools committed to outstanding education and improving life chances for every child. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, integrity, and ambition, with a clear focus on inclusion and high expectations.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving Academy where staff are valued, supported and encouraged to develop professionally. We are looking for a leader who shares our ambition to provide exceptional education and who will focus on maintaining high standards of behaviour and attendance.
For more information, or to arrange a visit, please contact Alastair Mitchell, Co-Principal on mitchella@hattonacademy.org.uk To apply for this post, please go to
https://www.hattonacademiestrust.org.uk/working-for-us/vacancies/
Closing date for receipt of applications: 9am on Friday 17th April 2026
Interviews to be held week commencing: Monday 20th April 2026
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Hatton Academies Trust are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure Bureau Service check and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references.